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Binance Co-Founder 'Chose Prison'—And Says Trump Pardon Vindicated Him

The pardon came after Milton and his wife gave more than $3.6 million to Trump and Republican groups while he was appealing his conviction.

Summary by Benzinga
Former Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) CEO Changpeng Zhao released his memoir “Freedom of Money” globally, revealing he voluntarily faced DOJ charges to protect Binance and the crypto industry. Why He Came To The U.S. Zhao was living in the UAE, a non-extradition state, and could have stayed there indefinitely. However, he chose to face charges because staying away would have severely damaged Binance, hurt BNB holders, and negatively impacted the broader …

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The New Yorker broke the news in New York, United States on Monday, April 27, 2026.
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